# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=87

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## [Project failed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/project-failed/32094)

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**Author:** [@Matthew2224](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Matthew2224)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 10:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/project-failed/32094 "2024-05-24T10:01:22Z")

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Hello. I try to use project with linked sketches. Can someone tell me please, if it’s bug on the video or I do something wrong? Thanks for your answer.

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## [Exporting with texture?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-with-texture/32101)

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**Author:** [@NickEmington](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NickEmington)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 12:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-with-texture/32101 "2024-05-24T00:45:29Z")

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Has anyone figured out a way to export files while maintaining textures? It seems as if anytime I import to another rendering program, I loose my materials and the body is unified.

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## [Blade loop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/blade-loop/32075)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 9:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/blade-loop/32075 "2024-05-23T21:19:47Z")

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Hello everyone! I recently came to know about the sparrow propellers which have a different design from the standard propellers. Their blade is designed like a loop. I was trying to design one but couldn’t figure out how…

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## [Persistent performance issues on large assemblies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/persistent-performance-issues-on-large-assemblies/32084)

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**Author:** [@APDesignMachine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/APDesignMachine)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 9:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/persistent-performance-issues-on-large-assemblies/32084 "2024-05-23T21:13:33Z")

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I know the team said they’re working on this, don’t know if it will happen for future updates, but I’m still getting pretty bad performance issues on assemblies and projects (over 2k parts) once steps in history build up…

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## [Text along a path?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-along-a-path/31941)

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**Author:** [@Ahjo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ahjo)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 3:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-along-a-path/31941 "2024-05-23T15:36:10Z")

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Hi guys, can anyone advise how can I add text along a path? Eg. on a circle I need the text to follow the perimeter of the circle. Thank you.

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## [This damned thing is crashing incessantly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/this-damned-thing-is-crashing-incessantly/32098)

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**Author:** [@VAXman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/VAXman)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 3:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/this-damned-thing-is-crashing-incessantly/32098 "2024-05-23T15:33:18Z")

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I have projected solids on a plane. I need to create a DXF for the laser. I’ve been requesting that there be a fix so that there are NOT multiple lines in the projections but that’s fallen on deaf ears. So, I need to hit…

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## [After using the mirror function, the resulting new body has no color](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/after-using-the-mirror-function-the-resulting-new-body-has-no-color/32085)

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**Author:** [@LauHak](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LauHak)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 2:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/after-using-the-mirror-function-the-resulting-new-body-has-no-color/32085 "2024-05-23T14:05:42Z")

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This morning, I upgraded the latest 5.620 version and I found that using the mirroring function, the newly generated body did not replicate the color of the reference body

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## [Lofting an aircraft fuselage](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting-an-aircraft-fuselage/31866)

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**Author:** [@RTFM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RTFM)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 11:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting-an-aircraft-fuselage/31866 "2024-05-23T11:47:41Z")

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Hi. I’m still struggling with the loft tool. I have used software called DevFus to create 20 formers for an airplane. The formers are attached to a strongback on a flat table, and cedar strips are placed on the former…

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## [Hardware requirements for complex assembly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hardware-requirements-for-complex-assembly/32092)

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**Author:** [@Asbahrul](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Asbahrul)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 9:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hardware-requirements-for-complex-assembly/32092 "2024-05-23T09:10:07Z")

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Is a touch screen + pen (like on a Leno X1 Yoga - Processor 11th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7, GPU Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics, RAM 32 GB, SSD 512 GB) enough for Shapr3D on Windows? Does it for complex assembly?

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## [Speed Problems](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/speed-problems/32018)

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**Author:** [@Lester](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lester)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 9:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/speed-problems/32018 "2024-05-23T09:11:09Z")

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Ever since the last update (which I think was when you guys introduced the history stuff), everything is much slower. Painfully slower. I have: |Processor|12th Gen Intel(R) Core™ i9-12900H 2.50 GHz| |Installed RAM|…

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## [Construction Planes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-planes/31997)

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**Author:** [@UCS308](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/UCS308)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 4:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-planes/31997 "2024-05-23T04:42:04Z")

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I am having trouble creating a construction plane for the diagram below. I am choosing parallel to face because that is the closest option. But my face is angled and it is distorting the geometry of the stretchers when i…

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## [All Bodies / Sketches Disappeared](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-bodies-sketches-disappeared/32083)

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**Author:** [@DxDy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DxDy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 11:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-bodies-sketches-disappeared/32083 "2024-05-22T23:36:01Z")

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Quite a bit of time spent on this project and wondering what to do here: While extruding a body and rotating lost visibility of all objects Zoomed out and all bodies, sketches had disappeared, or at least not visible D…

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## [Applying Shell tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/applying-shell-tool/32078)

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**Author:** [@Jan-Willem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jan-Willem)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 6:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/applying-shell-tool/32078 "2024-05-22T18:54:10Z")

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Hello All - I am following a new tutorial ’ Soap Bottle | Modeling Projects’, where the bottle cap via the Shell tool requires a wall thickness of 1 mm. 1.5 mm works, but if I want to set a thickness of 1 mm, an error o…

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## [Laggy on PC even with a fresh scene](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/laggy-on-pc-even-with-a-fresh-scene/32039)

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**Author:** [@RLD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RLD)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 1:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/laggy-on-pc-even-with-a-fresh-scene/32039 "2024-05-22T13:53:36Z")

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Just saw this application on YouTube and it seems like an amazing tool for woodworking. Sadly it seems a bit laggy even with a brand new project. Here I have a new scene with just a box and the little blue dot lags beh…

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## [Unable to Save to Google Drive from iPad Pro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-save-to-google-drive-from-ipad-pro/29099)

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**Author:** [@XSFSPD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/XSFSPD)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 11:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-save-to-google-drive-from-ipad-pro/29099 "2024-05-22T11:03:03Z")

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For some reason I recently am no longer able to export to Google Drive from Shapr3D on my iPad Pro. It worked just fine for years but now I get “You Need To Authenticate Before Accessing This Item” when trying to save to…

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## [Calibrating Reference Image](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calibrating-reference-image/32053)

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**Author:** [@aturkkan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/aturkkan)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 11:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calibrating-reference-image/32053 "2024-05-22T11:00:01Z")

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I really like the UI of shapr3d but it needs a lot to be improved. I’m trying to draw a RC jet and I have blueprints. It is crazy hard to calibrate canvas image perfectly in Shapr3d. Yes i can draw a line and align to…

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## [tracing an object imported as STL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tracing-an-object-imported-as-stl/32064)

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**Author:** [@JOEMO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JOEMO)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 9:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tracing-an-object-imported-as-stl/32064 "2024-05-22T09:41:57Z")

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Hello, Im sure this subject has been discussed before but I am unable to find it probably due to not using the correct search terminology. I exported a project as an STL file to print. i want to modify the project but …

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## [Exporting new design with imported step objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-new-design-with-imported-step-objects/32048)

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**Author:** [@Kralous158](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kralous158)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 6:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-new-design-with-imported-step-objects/32048 "2024-05-22T06:44:58Z")

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Hello! I have imported some 3D drawings is .step format to Shapr and then design an accessory to it. An object that has been modeled to fit into the imported object. However when I want to export them all together from s…

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## [Hope shapr3d support apple vision pro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hope-shapr3d-support-apple-vision-pro/26191)

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**Author:** [@megac](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/megac)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 5:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hope-shapr3d-support-apple-vision-pro/26191 "2024-05-22T05:15:07Z")

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I imagine that I wear vision pro to make things with shapr3d.

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## ["Show Less" in Change Material Panel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/show-less-in-change-material-panel/32063)

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**Author:** [@Justin074](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Justin074)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 3:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/show-less-in-change-material-panel/32063 "2024-05-22T03:59:15Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Lot’s a scrolling when trying to change a material in Visualization Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: With a “Show Less” option we can get…

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## [Parametrics](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parametrics/32045)

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**Author:** [@porat\_m](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/porat_m)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 1:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parametrics/32045 "2024-05-22T01:52:58Z")

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Hey, I’m still trying to understand the basics of parametrics and I have 2 questions: How do I set the depth of the table to be changed from 600mm to a different size but still keep the proportions between the top par…

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## [File flattening of objects for cnc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-flattening-of-objects-for-cnc/32059)

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**Author:** [@CRUTHERFORD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CRUTHERFORD)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 12:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-flattening-of-objects-for-cnc/32059 "2024-05-22T00:13:46Z")

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Hi Shapr Team, When you have a cnc machine it is so nice when you have tools that explode your 3d designs and flatten them on to a sheet as some of us need 2d for the machines to work. plasmas/lasers and routers. So fa…

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## [How can I slope this extrusion to join the two levels?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-slope-this-extrusion-to-join-the-two-levels/32028)

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**Author:** [@automatom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/automatom)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 3:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-slope-this-extrusion-to-join-the-two-levels/32028 "2024-05-21T15:24:42Z")

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Not sure I explained that right, but what I’m trying to do is extrude that section so it joins the two levels with a slope. If I extrude it now it just takes it up and down vertically. If I try and grab the edge it will …

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## [Check everything, and cancel the move option](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/check-everything-and-cancel-the-move-option/32040)

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**Author:** [@martinchou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/martinchou)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 11:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/check-everything-and-cancel-the-move-option/32040 "2024-05-21T11:55:08Z")

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There is no good option to move. When designing more things, you can’t move the reference drawing, sketch and entity out of the xy axis at the same time. What logic is this?

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## [Can't open project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-open-project/32035)

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**Author:** [@llllllllllllllllilil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/llllllllllllllllilil)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 8:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-open-project/32035 "2024-05-21T08:57:30Z")

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I normally work with twi devices; Mac and Window. Everytime I make some changes, I can resolve conflict and continue working by sync. However, for some reason I can’t open the project even I spam clicking. I also …

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## [Dxf not to scale](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-not-to-scale/32025)

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**Author:** [@JamesPlayford](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JamesPlayford)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 4:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-not-to-scale/32025 "2024-05-21T04:43:19Z")

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I am importing a dxf from illustrator, but it looses it scale and comes in 400 times the original size

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## [Sketch disappears during extrude](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-disappears-during-extrude/32032)

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**Author:** [@Dutch66](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dutch66)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 4:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-disappears-during-extrude/32032 "2024-05-21T04:30:28Z")

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Sketching 3 circles with the same center, extruding one makes others disappear. Don’t understand the logic here……. Added a screen capture, hopefully that helps in understanding my issue.

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## [Shar3d newly udated will not start](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shar3d-newly-udated-will-not-start/32030)

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**Author:** [@garaha2012](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/garaha2012)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 1:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shar3d-newly-udated-will-not-start/32030 "2024-05-20T13:51:41Z")

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I have downloaded the new version for IPad but it only shows me your video. No design possible. If i delete the App and start a new download, i am afraid i loose all my designs. Any help from your side, or advice? Gu…

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## [I have duplicated sketches after projection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-have-duplicated-sketches-after-projection/32029)

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**Author:** [@Flatman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Flatman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 1:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-have-duplicated-sketches-after-projection/32029 "2024-05-20T13:35:29Z")

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Hi, I have a trouble that seems to be a program issue. When I project 2 sketches into a single plane, each projected sketches are multiplied. Since the current version of Shapr3D doesn’t support merging sketches from t…

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## [Fully Constrained Geometry Colour Change](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fully-constrained-geometry-colour-change/32019)

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**Author:** [@ShaprUser](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ShaprUser)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 9:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fully-constrained-geometry-colour-change/32019 "2024-05-20T09:06:23Z")

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Is there any way to know when a sketch is fully constrained. I note that in Autodesk Inventor, the geometry changes a different colour indicating that your sketch is fully constrained. This colour change gives you the …

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